A Modern Hebrew Poet: The Life and Writings of Moses Chaim Luzzatto

This book, published in 1878 by The Jewish Messenger in New York, is a biography of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (known as the Ramhal), a prominent 18th-century Italian rabbi and poet. Written by A.S. Isaacs, the first edition includes a signature and ex-libris label from Rabbi Joseph Rauch, founder of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, and another from Alfred Gottschalk, president of Hebrew Union College from 1966-1971. The book is 53 pages long and measures 18 cm. The binding is damaged, with the first two leaves detached.

Associated People/Businesses

• Isaacs, A.S.

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Subjects

• Hebrew poetry
• Biography
• Jewish literature

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